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Summary for Drift River


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Typical Abbreviation: Drift Riv.

Time Zone: Drift River lies in the Alaskan Time Zone (AKST/AKDT)

Telephone Area Code: (907)

Elevation: Near sea level<1>

GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude)<2>

For the purpose of mapping and calculating distances, we have chosen the following reference point for Drift River:

Lat:   60.591700°   (or 60°35'30" N)

Lon:   -152.161100°   (or -152°9'39" W)

USGS Topo Map:   Kenai C-6<3>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Drift River

GNIS ID:   1419700

FIPS State / Place Code:   None

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for Drift River)


About Alaska

From the US Census

Population

YearPopulation
2019 Est:<4>     733,603   (3.29% increase since 2010)  
2010:     710,231   (13.29% increase since 2000)
2000:     626,932

Websites for State of Alaska

Official Website:   alaska.gov/

Tourism:   https://www.travelalaska.com/

Parks:   dnr.alaska.gov/parks/

Fishing & Hunting:   www.adfg.alaska.gov/

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for State of Alaska

GNIS ID:   1785533

FIPS State:   02

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for Drift River)

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The official website for State of Alaska: alaska.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Drift River - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<2>Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of Drift River, rather it may be a prominent intersection or the center of population, etc. It will vary depending on the source.
<3>Name of the USGS 7.5 Minute topographic map which includes Drift River.
<4>Every year, the US Census Bureau creates a population estimate for the preceeding year. Keep in mind that this value is an estimate and not an actual count. The most recent Census estimate is for the year 2019.









 

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